Start Jackson Hawes or Tanner Hudson?
Week 1 start/sit. Our Clutch Score projects each player's points this week from matchup, Vegas odds, usage and injury status, then calls who to start.
TEJackson HawesBUF · TE48
TETanner HudsonCIN · TE52Who to start
Clear startJackson Hawes- Higher Clutch Score this week: 1.7 vs 0.4 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (1.9 vs 0.3 pts/game).
Jackson Hawes and Tanner Hudson are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Jackson Hawes travels to HOU (medium matchup) and Tanner Hudson hosts TB (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jackson Hawes for 1.7 PPR points to Tanner Hudson's 0.4.
Start Jackson Hawes on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Hawes | Hudson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.7 | 0.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.9 | 0.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Snap share | 44% | 16% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 6 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Jackson Hawes vs Tanner Hudson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jackson Hawes or Tanner Hudson in Week 1?
Start Jackson Hawes in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 1.7 PPR points to Tanner Hudson's 0.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jackson Hawes or Tanner Hudson?
Our Clutch Score projects Jackson Hawes for 1.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.4 for Tanner Hudson.
Who has the better matchup, Jackson Hawes or Tanner Hudson?
Jackson Hawes plays at HOU (medium) and Tanner Hudson hosts TB (easy). Tanner Hudson draws the more favorable matchup in Week 1.
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Clutch Score blends the season projection with this week’s matchup, Vegas implied total and injury status. Data via the Sleeper API and ESPN, refreshed daily.